Dapala

Dapala is a village located in Manamunda tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Manamunda (tehsildar office) and 67km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Palasagora is the gram panchayat of Dapala village.

Here you can discover what makes Dapala unique in its vibrant Manamunda-Baudh region. You’ll see Dapala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dapala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dapala is 418057. The village spans a total geographical area of 433 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762030. Sonapur is nearest town to Dapala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dapala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kantamal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dapala

Population of Dapala

According to the 2011 Census, Dapala has a total population of about 1,072, with approximately 538 males and 534 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 154 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 352 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 46. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.38%, with male literacy at about 62.08% and female literacy near 46.63%. There are around 273 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dapala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dapala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dapala. As per the 2011 stats, Dapala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dapala

Knowing the nearby villages of Dapala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dapala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dapala